1950s | Battle Dress Style | Work Jacket | Brown – S

Description:

Item: Heavy cotton twill work jacket in a classic British battle dress–inspired cut. Features a cropped, boxy silhouette, button front, structured collar, and twin chest pockets with buttoned flaps. The fabric shows deep patina throughout, with staining and wear that give it a strong utilitarian character and unmistakable authenticity. A perfect crossover between military styling and true industrial workwear.

Era: 1950s

Brand: Unlabelled

Condition: Good worn vintage condition. Noticeable staining, fading, and surface marks consistent with long-term real-world use. The fabric remains strong and wearable with no structural issues. This is honest wear that adds depth and personality rather than detracting, exactly the kind of character collectors look for in original workwear.

provenance note:
Jackets like this were produced for function, not fashion, drawing heavily from wartime British battle dress tailoring that dominated workwear design into the 1950s. The cropped cut and pocket layout were designed for freedom of movement and durability in industrial settings. Surviving examples with this level of patina show genuine working history and are increasingly difficult to find, especially outside of military-issued garments. This piece stands as a true crossover between post-war utility design and classic European workwear heritage.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: S                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 17"

Pit to pit: 19"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 17"

Under collar to lower back: 23"

Condition Notes:

Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a story, and we cannot guarantee any item will be totally free of marks / damage but anything we think of note will be mentioned. Furthermore, a lot of vintage items gain character because of wear and tear. Buying a true vintage item is not the same as buying new and is not to be confused with second-hand clothing.

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Sizing Notes:

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